Brochure Unimod English - Baer Gmbh

UniMod
Intelligent Communication
for all Metering Application

The solution for data
communication
The different devices of our UniMod
family support transparent data
communication with all needed
different interfaces to the data source
devices and all communication
capabilities to the central station. The
applications define the best way to
communicate adapted to location and
metering device.
Metering points of all energy types in
industrial or commercial areas can
deliver data fast and secure to utilities
for billing or control. Industrial users
appreciate the possibility to use the
existing infrastructure like cables or
The following device interfaces are
available:
� RS232 � M-Bus
� CS/CL1
(20mA – Current-Loop)
� RS485
For the GSM-Modem an additional interface
can be used for a simple setting of
communication parameter. The software of
the GSM-Modules can be updated.
The parameters in the UniMod can easily
be adapted to the desired application and
documented by our software UniMod Set. It
supports the installation and diagnosis of
the modem.
The powerful parameterization software () enables the
user to adapt the modem to all applications and simplifies the
installation, e.g. it shows the field strength of the used
transmitter)
LAN for economic data retrieval to
optimize energy consuming
processes or to distribute energy cost.
Using a transparent communication
mode all renowned data retrieval
software can be used.
Our new combination of communication
device and LAN improves
the cost efficiency and speedy
communication.
The UniMod family consists of the
following devices:
� GSM/GPRS-Communication
Device
� PSTN-Communication Device
� ISDN-Communication Device
� LAN-Communication Device
(Ethernet)
� Radio-Communication Device

Highlights
� Low loss power supply reduces operating costs.
� Large range of supply voltage increases operating
security and reduces logistics cost (e.g. storage).
� Light emitting diodes simplify installation and
diagnosis.
� Flexible and fast communication rate starting at 300Bd
up to 19200Bd
� Mode C with baud rate changeover according to IEC
62056-21 (UniMod GSM-3/3+/4 only)
� Optimized use of available bandwidth of the chosen
data channel (e.g. GSM/GPRS 9600Bd, ISDN 64kBd)
reduces data transfer time.
� Optimized data transfer time means less telephone
fees, more devices can be checked in the same period
and less channels are needed at the central station.
� IP-Telemetry according to DIN 43863-4 (GSM-4 only)
� Easy to use parameter setting software available.
Applications
� EU-approval CE, CETECOM, LABORELEC, ENDESA
� Proven with all renowned protocols like SCTM, LSV1,
IEC 62056-21 (61107), IEC 60870-5, dlms, M-Bus,
ModBus.
� Simple installation: the housing fits on meter fixings
(according to DIN 43861-2).
� Even if the environment is a little bit rough: with IP52
the UniMod can withstand a lot.
� Works with meters of all
metering manufactures.
� Sealable housing prevents
tampering.
� Watchdog for GSM-
Modems
enhances performance
and availability.
Power Generation Power Distribution local Power Generator Consumers
Hotels, etc.
Commercial Industry
20 mA M-Bus RS 232 RS-485 M-Bus
UniMod
01/I
Meter
s
PSTN
(analog)
ISDN
Repeater
UniMod
01/ISDN
GSM
Communication Networtk
Modem
(ISDN,
PSTN,
GSM)
UniMod
GSM
Remote Meter Reading Station
UniMod
Radio
PSTN
(analog)
RS232
UniMod
01/I
UniMod
Ethermet
PC
UniMod
Ethernet
LAN

Which Interface for which Application?
The data of the meter can be transferred to the modem by many ways.
However, one is common to all: the data converted into a serial, binary
data stream has to enter the modem via a special interface (Module):
Interface at the meter Which module?
� One meter with RS 232 (up to 15m cable between meter and UniMod) RS232
� Up to 3 meters distributed up to 1000m
� 20mA interface in the meter
� Up to 10 meters distributed up to ca. 5 km,
� With Bus Repeater (optional) up to 250 devices can be connected
� 2 wire cable to the meters available
� M-Bus interface in the meter
� Up to 32 meters distributed up to 1000m
� RS485-Bus available (2 wire or 4 wire)
� RS485 interface in the meter
� Multiple meters distributed on one site
� Impulse output (e.g. S0)
� No serial communication interface
20mA
M-Bus
RS 485
DLX/DLM6 (more information at
www.baer-gmbh.com)
The maximum cable length and the number of devices to be connected to may vary and depend on the local
conditions.
Which Modem for which Application?
As soon as the data has arrived at the modem, it can be sent to the
central station by different communication channels. Criteria are
customer satisfaction, cost, availability and speed.
Application Advantages Type
� Main connection or extension available, customer acceptance
available, telephone connection close to modem
� Main connection or extension available (in ISDN Mode), customer
acceptance available, telephone connection close to modem
� Time window for data retrieval freely selectable
� No telephone connection available
� Costly new installation (long cables, openings, etc.)
� No customer acceptation to provide telephone connection
� Short term need due to change of energy supplier or change of tariff
� Approval for EU, China etc.
� Need to bridge a “cable less” distance (e.g. street, railway tracks, etc.)
� Connection to a PC, Modem or M-Bus line offers many new application
� No additional telephone connection necessary
� Offers “air-cable” with no additional fees
� Communication distance between 50m to 100m (depends on local
conditions, laws and approvals)
� Local Area Network (LAN) already available, e.g. for control purposes
or for PC communication
Low price UniMod 01/I
(PSTN)
Low price
Fast communication
Fast implementation
No annoyance for
the customer
Low price
Installation
No fees
Low price
installation
Fast data retrieval
No fees
Fast data retrieval
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UniMod 01/ISDN
UniMod GSM-4
(via GSM/GPRS)
UniMod Radio-B
UniMod Ethernet
Note: Features and look of the devices described in this leaflet could be adapted to technological development or changed in any
other way.

The Product Family
Modems UniMod
M-Bus / RS485
System
Modems Metcom T
AMR Software SIGLON
Cubical Design and Installation
Data Loggers DLM6 / DLX
Meter2SCADA
Relais

Type
How to Order the UniMod
UniMod Universal Communication Device
Communication to Central Station
GSM-4 GSM-Modem with Quad-Band GSM and GPRS option (multi-slot class 10)
three internal interfaces: RS232 (Service), RS485 2 wires, 20mA (CS, current loop)
01/I PSTN Modem (analog)
01/ISDN ISDN-Modem
Radio-B Radio-Modem Bluetooth
Ethernet LAN-Modem to connect devices to a local area network using Ethernet technology
Interface Modules
10 RS232 interface via terminals (also for connection of a PC to the UniMod Ethernet)
15 RS232 interface via terminals; with 9V power supply (used e.g. by some gas flow computers)
20 20mA (CS) interface, active (standard, if supplements are missing)
21 20mA (CS) interface, passive
40 M-Bus interface, active, up to 10 devices
41 M-Bus interface, passive
72 RS485 interface, 2 wire
74 RS485 interface, 4 wire
Order supplements
Antenna (only UniMod GSM..)
A00 No antenna (standard, if supplements are missing)
A01 Antenna with magnetic foot; 0dB gain; 2,6m cable
A02 Fixed antenna with mounting device; 2dB gain; 5m cable
A03 Fixed log periodic antenna; 10dB gain; 0,5m cable
A04 Antenna with magnetic foot; 3dB gain; 2,6m cable
A05 Mini-Antenna; 0dB gain; length 5cm
Software, Accessories
Baud rate of the electrical interface at delivery time
B00 Mode C according to IEC 62056-21 (supported by UniMod GSM-4 only)
B01 1200 Baud
B02 2400 Baud
B03 4800Baud
B04 9600 Baud (standard, if supplements are missing)
B05 19200 Baud
Data format of the electrical interface at delivery time
D01 7E1 (7 Data bits, Even Parity, 1 Stopbit) (standard, if supplements are missing)
D02 8N1 (8 Data Bits, No Parity, 1 Stopbit)
D03 8E1 (8 Data Bits, Even Parity, 1 Stopbit)
External power supply
PS12 Power supply; input: 100-240VAC, output: 12VDC, 2A
Telephone connection (only UniMod 01/I.. and ISDN)
T00 No cable (standard, if supplements are missing)
T01 Telephone cable for TAE 6N-socket; 3m length
T02 ISDN-Phone cable RJ45, 3m length
UniModSet Software to change parameters and to support installation using a RS232 interface
(OS: Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, 2003, 2008, XP, Vista or 7)
UniModSet P Software to change parameters and to support installation using a RS232 interface;
additional: protocol test procedures e.g. for M-Bus, IEC 62056-21 (61107), IEC 60870-5, SCTM,
Elster-Gas, dlms
Adapter for UniMod Universal adapter for all UniMods (Order No.: #9177)
RS232 cable 9pol. Standard RS232 cable, only for UniMod GSM-3/3+/4 (Order No.: #4301)
Order Examples
UniMod GSM-4 10 A00 GSM-Modem with RS232 interface, no Antenna, baud rate set at 9600 Baud, 7E1;
UniMod 01/I 20 B02 PSTN modem (analog) with 20mA interface, active, baud rate set at 2400 Baud, 7E1, no cable;
UniMod 01/I 40 D02 PSTN modem (analog) for meters with M-Bus, active; baud rate set at 9600 Baud, 8N1, no cable;
UniMod 01/ISDN 74 B04
D01 T02
Bär Industrie-Elektronik GmbH
Rathsbergstr. 23
90411 Nürnberg
Germany
= if no order supplements are given, this will be the standard delivery
ISDN-Modem for meters with RS485 interface 4 wires, baud rate set at 9600 Baud, 7E1, ISDN-
Phone cable RJ45;
Phone: +49 911 97059-0
Fax: +49 911 97059-50
Subject to change without notice!
E-Mail: info@baer-gmbh.com
Web: www.baer-gmbh.com
Version: April 2011
Brochure No.: #UniMod V1.9